1 Night Indore 1 Night Mandu 1 Night Omkareshwer 1 Night Ujjain 1 Night Bhopal 3 Night Pachmarhi 2 Night Kanha 1 Night Amarkantak

Experience the ultimate Madhya Pradesh tour: 11 nights covering Indore, Mandu’s history, Omkareshwar & Ujjain’s temples, Bhopal, the hills of Pachmarhi, Kanha’s tigers, and sacred Amarkantak. Book your complete heart of India adventure today!

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Overview

This 11-night/12-day itinerary is a classic "Heart of India" circuit, taking you from the culinary and heritage hubs of the Malwa plateau to the dense tiger forests of Kanha and the holy source of the Narmada.

Tour Overview: 12-Day Madhya Pradesh Odyssey

Day
Destination
Key Highlights
Travel Info

1
Indore
Rajwada Palace, Kanch Mandir, Sarafa Bazaar (Night Food Market)
Arrival at IDR

2
Mandu
Jahaz Mahal, Rani Roopmati Pavilion, Hoshang Shah's Tomb
~100 km (2.5 hrs)

3
Omkareshwar
Jyotirlinga Darshan, Narmada River Boating, Mamleshwar Temple
~110 km (3 hrs)

4
Ujjain
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Mahakal Lok Corridor, Harsiddhi Temple
~140 km (3.5 hrs)

5
Bhopal
Upper & Lower Lakes, Tribal Museum, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
~190 km (4 hrs)

6
Pachmarhi
En route: Bhimbetka Caves (UNESCO) & Bhojpur Temple
~210 km (5.5 hrs)

7
Pachmarhi
Bee Falls, Jata Shankar Caves, Handi Khoh
Local Gypsy Tour

8
Pachmarhi
Dhoopgarh (Sunset point), Pandav Caves, Reechgarh
Local Gypsy Tour

9
Kanha
Drive to the "Mowgli" land, evening nature walk or village visit
~310 km (7.5 hrs)

10
Kanha
Morning & Evening Jungle Safaris (Mukki/Kanha/Sarhi zones)
Jeep Safari

11
Amarkantak
Narmada Udgam (Source of Narmada), Kapil Dhara, Ancient Kalachuri Temples
~160 km (4.5 hrs)

12
Departure
Morning Darshan; Drive to Jabalpur for return flight/train
~220 km (5 hrs)

Strategic Tips for Your Trip

The Food Trail: While in Indore, don’t miss Chappan Dukan by day and Sarafa Bazaar by night. It’s a culinary rite of passage.
Temple Logistics: At Ujjain, try to book your Bhasm Aarti online well in advance, as slots fill up weeks earlier.
The Jungle Gear: Kanha can be surprisingly cold in the early morning (even in March) and dusty. Bring layers and a light scarf/buff.
Pachmarhi Transport: You cannot use your own car for most sightseeing inside the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve; you’ll need to hire a registered local 4x4 Gypsy.
UNESCO Stops: On Day 6, the drive from Bhopal to Pachmarhi passes right by Bhimbetka. It is essential to stop here for the Paleolithic cave paintings—it's one of the oldest human records on Earth.

Best Time to Visit

The ideal window is October to March. National Parks (Kanha) are closed during the monsoon (July–September), and the Malwa region (Indore/Ujjain) can get quite hot in April–June.

Itinerary

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Day 1
Pickup from Indore station/airport
Pick up from Indore railway station/airport. Transfer to pre-booked hotel in Indore. Check-in and overnight stay.
Day 2
Indore to Mandu
Have breakfast and check out from the hotel. On this day visit Rajwada, Lal Bagh Palace, Khajrana Ganesh Temple, Kanch Temple, Sarafa Gali, and Chhappan Dukan. Transfer to Mandu. Overnight stay in Mandu hotel.
Day 3
Mandu to Omkareshwar (105 kms)
Have breakfast and check out. On this day visit Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jama Masjid, Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, Baz Bahadur Palace, Ashrafi Mahal, etc. Transfer to Omkareshwar hotel and overnight stay.
Day 4
Omkareshwar to Ujjain (138 kms)
Have breakfast and check out from the hotel. On this day, visit Kedareshwar Temple, Peshawar Ghat, Mamleshwar Temple, Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and others. Transfer to Ujjain hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5
Ujjain to Bhopal (190 kms)
Have breakfast and check out from the hotel. On this day, visit Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Shree Kal Bhairav Mandir, ISKON Temple, Harsiddhi Mata Shaktipeeth, etc. Transfer to Bhopal hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6
Bhopal To Pachmarhi (200 Kms)
Have breakfast and check out from the hotel. Visit local sightseeing places like Upper Lake, Lower Lake, Taj Ul Masjid, Moti Masjid, Sanchi Stupa, etc. Transfer to Pachmarhi. Check-in and overnight stay.
Day 7
Pachmarhi
Today visit Pandav Caves, Museum, Aassan Drishya, Bhavya Drishya, Eco Point, B-Fall, Reechhgarh, and Dhoopgarh (Sunset). Overnight stay in Pachmarhi.
Day 8
Pachmarhi
Today visit Jatashankar, Mahadev, Gupt Mahadev, Green Valley, Priyadarshini, Handi Kho, Lake, and Rajendragiri (Sunset). Overnight stay in Pachmarhi.
Day 9
Pachmarhi To Kanha (340 Kms)
Today after breakfast drive to Kanha National Park. On arrival check in to the resort and take a rest. Overnight stay in Kanha.
Day 10
Kanha National Park
In the morning go for a jungle safari in an open gypsy to see the beauty and wildlife of Kanha National Park. After a day at leisure. Overnight stay in Kanha.
Day 11
Kanha To Amarkantak (240 Kms)
In the early morning go for a jungle safari in an open gypsy to see the beauty and wildlife of Kanha National Park. drive to Amarkantak. On arrival check into to hotel. Overnight stay in Amarkantak.
Day 12
Amarkantak To Jabalpur (250 Kms)
Today visit Narmada Temple & Udgam, Kapil Dhara, Son Muda, Yantra Temple, Trimukhi Temple, Kabir Chabutara, Mai Ki Bagiya & Jaleshwar Temple. Check out and drop to Jabalpur railway station/airport for onward journey.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Price includes

1 AC Rooms.
1 Cycle Of Breakfast at Indore, Mandu, Omkareshwar, Ujjain, Bhopal & Amarkantak.
3 Cycle Of Breakfast at Pachmarhi.
2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 2 Dinner In Kanha National Park
1 Round Jungle Safari In Kanha National Park Gypsy, Guide & Permit included
1 Day Fall Tour In Pachmarhi by Separate Gypsy
1 Day Temple Tour In Pachmarhi by Separate Gypsy
Pick up from Indore railway station/airport
Drop from Jabalpur railway station/airport
All Sightseeing As Per Itinerary.
All Transfer and Sightseeing by Ac Sedan Car
All toll tax, Parking & Driver Allowance included.